I was always curious if jewish people in Israel wear the full black clothing like I see on television. Thanks
Some do
While halachah emphasizes the qualities of the color black, and indeed, many Chassidic groups literally wear only black (and white), religious Jews generally dress in dark, solid, conservative, and businesslike styles, not necessarily in stark black.
There are several reasons for this code of conservatism:
1) To maintain a distinct identity
Our sages tell us that our forefathers survived the Egyptian exile for three reasons: they did not change their language, their names, or their style of dress. They maintained a distinct identity that helped them to prevent assimilating into Egyptian society.
2) To maximize human potential
There are two reasons human beings wear clothes: to protect the body from the elements, and to draw attention from other humans. In contrast to modern fashion that draws (unwarranted) attention to various base features of the human body, the Jewish dress code is unassuming, covering what we have in common with the animal kingdom (no details necessary), and exposing what distinguishes us from the animal kingdom (the head and hands).
3) Uniform responsibility
When you wear a uniform, it identifies you to others as someone bearing certain responsibilities. It also serves as a reminder to the one in uniform that his or her responsibilities are different from those not in uniform.
The Torah tells us that Jews are a "…nation of priests and a holy people (Exodus 19:6)." The Jewish dress code serves as a constant reminder of this.
July 27th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
yep
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July 27th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Only the Hasidic Jews look like that.
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July 28th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Many do; however, not all, by any means. More in some neighborhoods than others.
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I’m Jewish (and I’ve been there).
July 28th, 2010 at 12:44 am
Here you have some
http://bi.gazeta.pl/im/1/5401/z5401371X.jpg
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July 28th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Some do
While halachah emphasizes the qualities of the color black, and indeed, many Chassidic groups literally wear only black (and white), religious Jews generally dress in dark, solid, conservative, and businesslike styles, not necessarily in stark black.
There are several reasons for this code of conservatism:
1) To maintain a distinct identity
Our sages tell us that our forefathers survived the Egyptian exile for three reasons: they did not change their language, their names, or their style of dress. They maintained a distinct identity that helped them to prevent assimilating into Egyptian society.
2) To maximize human potential
There are two reasons human beings wear clothes: to protect the body from the elements, and to draw attention from other humans. In contrast to modern fashion that draws (unwarranted) attention to various base features of the human body, the Jewish dress code is unassuming, covering what we have in common with the animal kingdom (no details necessary), and exposing what distinguishes us from the animal kingdom (the head and hands).
3) Uniform responsibility
When you wear a uniform, it identifies you to others as someone bearing certain responsibilities. It also serves as a reminder to the one in uniform that his or her responsibilities are different from those not in uniform.
The Torah tells us that Jews are a "…nation of priests and a holy people (Exodus 19:6)." The Jewish dress code serves as a constant reminder of this.
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July 28th, 2010 at 1:50 am
The people you are referring to are ultra-Orthodox, a very small minority. Most Israelis wear regular clothing.
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July 28th, 2010 at 2:15 am
The Hassidim men dress like that. Not all have black hair some are gorgeous red heads. The women dress in lovely modest clothes that cover their elbows, knees and collar bones. Some women cover their hair with sheidels or just a hat.
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July 28th, 2010 at 2:57 am
Sure they do
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July 28th, 2010 at 3:07 am
There are those that do. Its not everyone, but those maintaining a cultural practice originating in Poland. Here is an explanation by one such group: http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/3186/jewish/Why-the-Long-Black-Coat.htm
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July 28th, 2010 at 3:54 am
We Jews are all excellent dressers.
We like all colors as long it’s black.
This color saves us a lot of cash, since black is dirt and grime tolerant as you might already have noticed.
That’s why we use deodorant after we get dressed. To kill the little bugs nesting on our armpits.
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July 28th, 2010 at 4:33 am
Yes. In New York, LA, and of course Israel. Wherever there are very religious Jews the men dress that way.
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July 28th, 2010 at 5:02 am
Ye my cousins do, they are chasidish. Im orthodox but we dont.
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